Substance use is one of the contributing risk factors that may increase the risk of suicide. Fortunately, substance use is treatable, and recovery is possible. The road to a healthy and hopeful future often starts with professional prevention and intervention services, and resources are available here in Stark County.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call one of the following hotlines right away. Intake specialists are available 24 hours a day to offer confidential support.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or call (330) 452-6000
Crisis Text Line
Text 4hope to 741-741
National Human Trafficking Hotline
(888) 373-7888
Text: 233733
24/7 confidential support in over 200 languages. Get help and stay safe. Tips of suspected human trafficking encouraged.
Youth Mobile Response Team
(330) 452-6000
Behavioral health services are available for youth in their homes, at school and in various other community settings. They come to you whenever and wherever you need help. This service can be accessed 24/7, day or night.
1 (800) 273-8255, press 1
Text 838255
1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)
1 (866) 488-7386
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is a peer support group for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else's problem drinking
Located at the Massillon Family Y. Age range 10-15. Front Door, second floor.
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is a peer support group for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else's problem drinking
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is a peer support group for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else's problem drinking.
Located at Minerva Middle School.
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is a peer support group for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else's problem drinking.
Helping to support substance use prevention in our state through education, dialogue and advocacy.
Resources to help prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Interactive site that offers information and resources to help promote alcohol awareness and teen responsibility.
Resources and tools to help put an end to the opioid epidemic.
Recovery and peer support resources to help change the way addiction is treated, perceived and legislated.
Leading healthy communities in the prevention of substance use and the promotion of mental wellness.
Support for families that are struggling with addiction.
Offers a variety of topics centered around youth development and challenges.